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Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has criticised the Mahama-led administration for its perceived failure to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on Thursday, April 10, Daryl Bosu pointed to the transitional period after former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s concession of defeat to John Dramani Mahama as a critical window ...

Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has stated that for many years, ECG’s revenue was not the best. Speaking at the JoyNews National Dialogue on Thursday, April 10, Mr Mahama stressed that ECG had historically not been part of major revenue conversations. “ECG was never at the table in terms of revenue. For years, ...

Renowned British filmmaker and actor Idris Elba has visited Accra over the past week, meeting with key figures, including President John Dramani Mahama, to discuss his vision of revitalizing Africa’s film industry. Elba, known for his commitment to promoting African stories, expressed his desire to collaborate with the Ghanaian government to establish a film and creative village near the Osu ...

Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, says he has taken legal action against the removal of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo to ensure adherence to constitutional procedures. Assafuah has filed a case with the Supreme Court, challenging the process initiated by President John Dramani Mahama to consult the Council of State regarding petitions for the Chief Justice’s ...

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has outlined a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing government expenditure and ensuring prudent financial management. Speaking at a meeting with World Bank Division Director Robert Taliercio O’Brien and his team, Dr. Forson reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to fiscal prudence, particularly within the framework of the country’s IMF-supported programme. Acknowledging the financial challenges of ...

Ken Thompson, former Chief Executive Officer of Dalex Finance, has commended the Mahama administration for presenting a budget that he describes as clear, data-driven, and focused on addressing real issues. Speaking on the matter on Face to Face on Channel One TV on Tuesday, Thompson highlighted the stark contrast between the current budget and those of the previous government. “For ...

Private legal practitioner and Convener of Fix The Country Movement Oliver Barker-Vormawor has demanded answers to why a journalist and an ardent critic of the Mahama administration, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah was arrested by security operatives on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Afrifa Mensah, host of the popular social media show “FOR THE RECORDS”, was reportedly picked up, prompting widespread outrage. The NPP ...

The Minority in Parliament wants the Vice President, Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang to participate in the debate on the 2025 Budget next Tuesday. The demand was made by the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Boamah, during the presentation of the business statement for the upcoming week. Mr Boamah emphasised that the Vice President’s extensive experience in the ...

The Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operations (GASBO) has strongly refuted claims by former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam that the betting tax was never implemented. The Association emphasized that, despite the delayed rollout, the industry has significantly contributed to national revenue. According to Dr. Kobby Boateng, President of GASBO, the sports betting sector’s tax payments nearly tripled within ...

Six weeks after Rwanda-backed rebels captured two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the region is facing a setback in its fight against the mpox outbreak. The DRC has the highest burden of the virus with the epicentre in the east. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said that as fighting with the M23 escalates, ...